Bharathidasan University

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Bharathidasan University, a public institution in Tiruchirappalli, India, is renowned for its strong programs in sciences, humanities, and management, with particular strengths in Biotechnology, Environmental Science, and Marine Science. The university also holds a unique position in promoting Tamil language and literature, being named after a celebrated Tamil poet. For international students, the university offers a range of English-taught programs and provides support through its International Relations Office, assisting with admissions, visa processes, and accommodation. While not having dedicated international summer schools, it fosters a diverse academic environment and aims to integrate global perspectives into its curriculum.

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Bharathidasan University (BDU) is a university in the city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on Tiruchirappalli-Pudukkottai National Highway 336. It has affiliated colleges in the districts of Ariyalur district, Karur, Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Tiruchirapalli. It is a recognised university, supported by the University Grants Commission of India. All major faculties of science and arts are represented. The university has totally 4 Faculties, 16 Schools, 37 Departments and 29 Specialized Research Centres. It has its jurisdiction over districts of Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Pudukkottai. The University Departments/Schools are offering 151 programmes including 40 PG programmes in M.A., M.Sc. and M.Tech. The above programmes are conducted under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Semesters: 31 M.Phil., 33 Ph.D., 19 P.G. Diploma, 11 Diploma and 10 Certificates. In addition to the regular teaching programmes in the Departments and Schools, the university under its Distance Education mode is conducting 15 UG and 26 PG programmes. All the UG and PG programmes are conducted...

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